Where Once They Stood -Grand Falls-Windsor March 25 / 26 & Gander March 27 / 28

For Immediate Release:

Spirit of Newfoundland brings Where Once They Stood to Arts and Culture Centres in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor.

February 12 2018 (Newfoundland & Labrador) - Spirit of Newfoundland Productions and the Arts & Culture Centre are bringing one of the company's most important shows to Central Newfoundland from March 25-28, 2018.

Where Once They Stood is a dramatic musical, musical and comedic tribute to Beaumont Hamel and Newfoundland and Labrador's involvement in the First World War. The show tells our story through historic facts enhanced with music from the era, from haunting ballads to songs that will make you stand up and cheer.

Audiences will be transported back in time to the Regimental Headquarters again as Spirit of Newfoundland takes you back to the beginning of 1914 with the Kings call to duty. When the lights dim, Spirit of Newfoundland will take you on a musical journey through the joys and sorrow of war.

Spirit of Newfoundland promises to move the audience to tears and then laughter, leaving you with a new sense of pride for what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians achieved during the first World War and particularly at Beaumont Hamel.

The original production was a partnership between the CLB, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador throughthe Honor 100 Grant Program, and City of St. John's First World WAr Commerative Grant Program. It premired at the CLB to much critical acclaim and continued to play at the Masonic Theatre last year. The current production and tour has been made possible through the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador through the honor 100 Grant Program.

"Spirit of Newfoundland" is excited and looking forward to visiting, and bringing Where Once They Stood to the towns of Grand Falls - Windsor and Gander," says CEO Kathie Hicks. "We are so honored and thankful to have this opportunity to share this show with more of the province"

Spirit of Newfoundland Productions is a dynamic and spirited company that celebrates the people and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador through musical comedy. Currently celebrating their 20th Anniversary, they are known for thier year-round dinner & show productions at the Masonic Theatre in St. John's which are hugely popular. Where Once They Stood features; Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, John Williams, Keith Power, Kara Noftle and Gita Wigdorchick.

Where Once They Stood will run for two nights in both Grand falls-Windsor (March 25-26) and Gander (March 27-28), giving both towns double the chance to see this exceptional family friendly show.

Early bird tickets are $35 each until March 15. Tickets after march 15 are $40 each.

TICKET WILL GO ON SALE 12pm today (February 12) and can be purchased by calling and visiting your local box office

or online now at www.artsandculturecentre.com

Grand Falls-Windsor 709-292-4518

Gander 709-256-1081

2018 DINNER & SHOW TICKET PRICE

TICKET PRICE & CANCELLATION POLICY

DINNER & SHOW TICKET PRICE

(EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2017)

$72 plus HST per person

A $4 (+HST) Masonic Restoration Fee will be applied to each ticket. The Masonic Temple is a 120 year old building (made of stone, brick and copper) and is in need of restoration. Full deatils of the Restoration project can be found on this site.

**CANCELLATION POLICY :

48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED TO CANCEL A RESERVATION OR THE CREDIT CARD # ON FILE WILL BE CHARGED. THANK YOU

Spirit of Newfoundland takes us back to a time when the Ryan's and Pittman's ranted and roared and Dr. Chase and cod liver oil got us through the hard, hard times. Elsewhere in the world, the twenties were roaring and the thirties were dirty. Here at home Gerald S. Doyle was creating the beloved Newfoundland song books. Now, decades later, fans around the world are clapping their hands and stomping their feet to the music of Newfoundland.

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